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Habit Quote by Susan David

“2. The piggyback: Add a new behavior onto an existing habit.” quote by Susan David
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““2. The piggyback: Add a new behavior onto an existing habit.””

Susan David

About This Quote

Source Self-Help Book: Emotional Agility by Susan David, 2017

Adding a new behavior onto an existing habit leverages the cue-routine-reward loop for easier change.

In simple terms: Build new habits on old ones.

Key Takeaway

Layer new actions onto existing routines.

Themes

habit formation behavior change psychology

Mood

practical motivational

Type

self-help psychology

When to use this quote

  • fitness routines
  • study habits
  • mindfulness practice
  • dietary changes

Key Concepts

Cue-routine-reward habit stacking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What existing habit can you pig?
  • How will you cue the new behavior?
A Different Perspective

Existing habits may resist new additions.

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